COLLAGEN PROTEIN

The protein supplement causing a stir in the health industry is collagen—makers of this highly duplicated home remedy promise many things. One of the many touted benefits of taking this is it promises younger, fresher skin with fewer wrinkles, stronger hair, and longer, healthier nails. It’s a base to the wildly popular Bullet Proof Diet. According to former Biggest Loser coach Jillian Michaels, which also now has a reputation as the diet that makes you stink. Consult with any top dermatologist, and they will tell you that the supplement market isn’t regulated as closely as it should be, and while we hope a powder that we swirl into our juice could be our next fountain of youth, odds are it isn’t. Dermatologists do find collagen supplements helpful to the elderly whose skin has thinned and bruises easier. It also helps their older patients to get more cushion in their aging joints. Dr. Li from the UCLA Center for Human nutrition says that collagen comes from protein, and when you ingest proteins, it goes to the major muscles like the heart, diaphragm, and brain first. If there is still a deficiency in the skin by the time the body breaks down the amino acids, it could help it. But, if you are eating a decently healthy diet, odds are your body is not deficient. Elderly folks tend to have diets that are lacking in protein consumption, which is another reason why a collagen supplement could help, and it helps to prevent them from losing muscles and connective tissues.

FRAXEL LASER TREATMENTS

An FDA cleared treatment new to dermatologists is making waves in the skincare industry. The expensive treatment is a way to stimulate skin cells and make the patient skin look younger and more vibrant. The facial isn’t cheap at around $1,000 a pop. The company that makes it, Solta Medical, says patients will see results right away but recommend 3-5 for an effective treatment regimen—finding a reputable dermatologist if you are looking for a non-needle, non-injection able option for a youthful glow. To get treatment, the doctor will have you arrive an hour early for your appointment so that somebody can apply numbing cream before the laser treatment. The treatment, which can be described as painful, stinging across your face, is uncomfortable but manageable. It’s an ideal solution for those not wanting to go under the knife, and the reviews for its results are overwhelmingly positive. Learn about who might offer this procedure near you; visit fraxel.com.

MENTAL HEALTH IS THE NEW JOB PERK

Coming out of lockdowns and work from home orders can be stressful for all of us. Unfortunately, as companies try to pivot and attract back a workforce in their offices, they find making the workplace a spot where employees can safely raise their hands if they feel a strain on their mental health. According to a recent study by Oracle and Workplace Intelligence, an HR research and advisory firm, 70% of people, not surprisingly, had more workplace stress and anxiety this past year than any other previous year. Destigmatizing mental issues and making it easier for an employee to reach out when they feel that they need some help and going to shift the current workplace environment.